Grinsted Cup Triumph Sparks Massive Forbes Welcome
Forbes wins the Grinsted Cup back in 1921 after a 276 for six display led by J Baker and W Green. Grenfell’s reply with three wickets and six for 34 sparked a victorious return that drew hundreds to greet the team. A grand street procession and flag ceremonies followed the dramatic win.
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J Baker
Grenfell
W. Green
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Grenfel
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Tew
Ther
Theoute
Lagoon Bridge
Sheriff &T
Spring Street
Ana
Lachlan
Eyane
Falayr
Glavnell
Forbes Hind
Abc
Jim Baker
Uniteh
State Championships Ste Championships at North Sydney pool
Liiera vunbere of Forbes Sainttaking Club competed at the State Championships in North Sydney. Lance Wright placed second in Under 14 90 metres backstroke heat, Tan Bennett finished fourth in Under 14, Bob Lavel second in Under 19 freestyle heat, Lance Wright fourth in Under 19 backstroke heat, O Keefe won 100 metres backstroke, and Les O Keefe placed second in 100 metres backstroke final with a time around 6 minutes 18 seconds.
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Liiera Vunbere
Forbes Siinttuing Club
North Sydney Olympic Pool
Joe Froday
Lance Wright
Weond
Seca
Tan Bennett
Pith
Sres
Bob Lavel
Jean ‘Wires
Sean
Lance Wight
Wees
O'Keeke
Cerres
Bob L
Les O'Keefe
Forbes Swimmers Enjoy Dee Why Hospitality
Forbes Swimming Club president Mir. A Lavell praised Dee Why officials for generous hospitality shown to the Forbes contingent in Sydney. After a ferry ride Luna Park and social events, swimmers joined club races where Lance Wright finished second in 229 metres senior freestyle and John Barton second in 100 metres junior freestyle. John Edwards won the under 13 100 metres, with Peter Lovell also noted for hospitality gratitude.
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A. Lavell
Forbes Swimming Club
Dee
Forbes Inds
Sydney
Forbes
Luna Park
Wennessey
Lance Wright
John Barton
Joh Rolfe
John Edwards
Peter Lovell
Lovell
High School Softball Schedule Confused by Incomplete Text
The document shows a softball schedule fragment for a Saturday with matchups including OWA versus Hockey at 3:30 p.m. and Pirates versus Jpm at 2 p.m. The text is garbled but indicates games to be marked by the Capstan High School team at Capstan High School.
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OWA v. Hockey
Pirates
Jpm
Wa.h Igh School
Capstana
Surprise Sprint Champion Defeated in Sydney Sprint
Australian cyclist Sig Patterson, the sprint champion, lost in a Sydney sprint on Wednesday night to H Rodda of Broken Hill. Fixida competed in junior events at Forbes cycle carnival on December 16, securing a placing in several races.
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Omc
Sig Patterson
Sydney
H Rodda
Broken Hill
Fixida
Junilor
Forbes Cycle Cartujval
Orange to Stage Motorcycle and Car Racing
Spectators from across South Wales and beyond travel to Orange for a motorcycle and car racing festival on a newly constructed "Inco-Blas" circuit. World-class drivers expect this fast track to surpass European courses with sections gaining up to 10 mph. opening official, major Mitch Motor-cycle races set for Saturday with about 270 entries. Car races follow on Monday January 26 with around 52 entries and arrangements made for spectator comfort.
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Sere South Wales
Staicsary
Oravce
Instralia
Ameralh
Trianlar
Orange District
Onioneer Exporer
Mitch
Ellen
Viton
Way Back In The Lively Sixties Bushrangers Quiz
The piece recounts Emily Helen Kennerol later Mrs Lawler and her family tied to Eugowra and Forbes amid a history of bushranging days. It notes Bourke era violence, a gunfight at a homestead, and the Lawler family’s moves through Galeary Station Goumble and Bock Yamma as they farmed and ran a garage business.
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Mm E H Livter
Gove
Tucker
Sas Sound
Rennerson
Eugowra
Jami
Emily Helen Kennerol
Mrs Lawler
Ukm
Bob
Bob Kennerso
Het Brainsreith
Euspewrs
Marrage Si- Lawler
Gardiner Can
Cawler Faiily
Bock Yamma
Forbes
Eying
Laver
Homebush Sale Reports Mixed Sheep and Cattle Prices
At the Homebush saleyard on Thursday 30 000 sheep and lambs were penned with lambs cheaper by 5 to 1d and sheep 3 to 4d lower. Suckers to 2d, lambs 18d to 184d, light and medium wethers 6d to 9d, heavy wethers 7d, ewes 14d. A total of 2828 cattle yarded with bullocks 108 to 120, steers 116 to 124, heifers 110 to 116, cows 90 to 100, yearlings and vealers 130 to 140. Trucking for Monday’s market listed with sheep vans and 187 cattle wagons noted.
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Dalgety S “Ws
Seporta
Homebush
Thurslaay
IBA
Monte Bello to Grow Winter Tomatoes Says Co-op
The Co-op deemed glass houses for winter tomatoes viable and urged Forbes growers to expand. Mr. Debenham cited uses of grudge-fires to combat fronts, suggesting Bourke climate could support winter tomato production, with projected repay within three years. Russell urged growers to decide the best method and noted strong profits.
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Costa
T. Debenham
United States
Australia
Bourke
Forbes
Mr. Russell
Forbes Sale Reports Robust Sheep Market at Forbes
A special Forbes sale at Forbes featured about 9000 sheep with firm demand for good quality stock and higher values on inferior lines. Buyers from Wet Wyalong Eugowra Parkes Canowindra and Yass showed strong activity as Merino and crossbred classes moved, with prices ranging from 28/6 to 78, and notable interest in joined Romney rams and comeback ewes among others.
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Dorset
Tennis Nelson Park Notes in Nelson Mars night draw
Notes show matches for a Nelson Mars night competition with Tuesday footballers v Waraluhy and Thursday games among Newcomers Woodpeckers and First Gate Flag Ales. Backyami Capsians Desd End Riis listed among participants with ties and standings unclear.
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Nelson
Wrandler Pecks
Waraluhy Newcombers
Meaghers
Woodpeckers
Backyami Capsians
Forbes Baby Health Centre Club Plans Event
The Forbes Baby Health Centre Club met at the CWA Rooms last Wednesday. An opportunity shop was set for January 27 with clothing donations to be dropped at Mrs Weaver’s Sher Street or Mr Stribling’s Spring Street. A meeting on February 1 will have Sister Wagner answer questions from mothers. Members regret secretary treasurer Mrs Clydey leaving Forbes and paid tribute. Mesdames Gee and Goldman were elected secretary and treasurer respectively.
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Forbes Baby Health Centre Club
CWA
Sher Street
Stribling
Spring Stree
Wagner
Clydery
Forbes
Mesdames Gee
Goldman
Cricket Team Nu-Walle Ties Growin at Gruwlin on Sunday
Nu-Walle cricket team plays Growin at Gruwlin this Sunday. Players include W Bar, W Bay, Mt L Elliott, Ro Chandur, S Rodee, Dunn, Co Dunn, M Rawnsthorne. STANDARD ties and medium ink ribbons available.
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Gruwlin
Sunda
W. Bar- W. Bay
L. Elliott
Ro Chandur
Rodee
Dunn
Co. Dunn
M. Rawnsthorne
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